Gods: Start with Goblins

"Could it be that... Could it be that you are the one..."

A guard spoke in a trembling voice, as if he wanted to confirm but didn't dare to directly state the possible identity.

Luo Dan shook his head slightly and did not answer directly.

He knew very well what kind of commotion and trouble it would cause if his identity was exposed.

So, he just said calmly:

"It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is the message I bring. The vibration of the ancient barrier is not accidental, but a sign of the coming of some kind of change.

If your city lord is willing, he will understand the interests involved."

When everyone heard this, they were even more shocked.

Although they did not know Luo Dan's specific identity, it was not difficult to sense his extraordinary confidence and unfathomable strength from his words. They began to believe that this seemingly indifferent man might really have key information that could change the situation.

At this moment, the curtain of the inner room was gently lifted, and the city lord hurried out in casual clothes. The moment his eyes met Luo Dan, he couldn't help but shudder slightly. As the supreme ruler of this city, he naturally had extraordinary insight and keen intuition, and could sense the unusual aura of Luo Dan.

"You are the strong man who escaped from the ancient barrier, right?" The city lord stepped forward quickly, his tone full of awe and curiosity, "I am the lord of this city. I wonder what you can do for me?"

Luo Dan nodded slightly, acknowledging his identity. He looked directly into the eyes of the city lord and said slowly: "I came here to tell you some important information about the safety of this city and even the entire continent. The shaking of the ancient barrier is just the beginning, and the real storm is about to come. If you want to protect your people, you must be prepared to meet the upcoming challenges."

The city lord looked solemn when he heard this. He knew that what Luo Dan said was true. The vibration of the ancient barrier had already made him sense the impending crisis. And now, this powerful man who escaped from the ancient barrier was undoubtedly the key for him to obtain more intelligence and formulate a response strategy.

"Please follow me, sir," the city lord gestured, "let's go to the inner room to discuss in detail."

Luo Dan nodded and followed the city lord into the inner room. As the door curtain fell, the people outside could only vaguely hear the low voices coming from inside, but could not peek into the secrets. They only knew that this sudden meeting might change the fate of all of them.

In the inner room, Luo Dan told the city lord in detail about his experience in the ancient barrier and the impending crisis he foresaw. The city lord listened attentively and nodded in agreement from time to time. He knew that he had to act quickly to protect his people and the city from the coming storm.

In his conversation with the city lord, Luo Dan gradually clarified his goals and direction. He knew that although he had escaped from the ancient enchantment, the real challenge had just begun. He must find more allies to jointly deal with the upcoming crisis in order to protect the peace and tranquility of the world.

This unexpected meeting ended in a tense and serious atmosphere. When Luo Dan walked out of the City Lord's Mansion, his eyes became more determined, as if he had seen the dawn of the future. The guards and servants who saw him off were also filled with awe and expectation. They knew that this powerful man who escaped from the ancient enchantment might really be able to lead them to a better future.

Seeing the extraordinary temperament exuded by Luo Dan, everyone couldn't help but feel an indescribable awe in their hearts. His existence seemed to be incompatible with this world. It was a kind of vicissitudes and depth that transcended time. No wonder they couldn't recognize him. Luo Dan was a strong man who existed in ancient times. He was much older than this city and even many ancient families on this continent. How could they easily compare with such an existence?
"It's hard to imagine that this gentleman is actually a relic of the ancient times, a noble among the monsters!" A guard exclaimed in a low voice, with admiration in his eyes. "Even if he broke through the seal, he still retained the level of a demigod. His majesty and power are really too strong."

The people around nodded. They had never seen such a powerful existence. The appearance of Lordan seemed to open a door to an unknown world for them.

Luo Dan looked around, his eyes deep, as if he could see through everything. "After staying in the barrier for so long, I realized that the people here are so weak." He sighed softly, and although the voice was light, it struck everyone's heart like a heavy hammer.

"Although we practice diligently, we are still far behind you." A guard lowered his head in shame, with a hint of self-blame in his voice.

"Yes, people like us are as small as ants in front of you." Another person echoed, their eyes full of awe and admiration for Lordan.

Luo Dan smiled slightly. He was not proud of these words. On the contrary, he knew that behind the power was endless loneliness and responsibility. "You don't have to blame yourself too much. The road of cultivation is long and difficult. It's great to be able to get to this point today." There was some encouragement in his words.

"You escaped from the ancient barrier. You must have been a prominent figure in ancient times." A guard mustered up his courage and asked cautiously, "How can we, a bunch of ants, compare with you? It's really too exaggerated!"

Luo Dan couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion when he heard this. He had indeed been glorious in the ancient times, but the glory of that time had long since become a thing of the past. Now, he just wanted to find his own path, untie the seal on his body, and regain his freedom.

"I'm not a big shot, just an ordinary practitioner." Luo Dan said lightly. He didn't want to reveal too much about his identity and past.

However, the crowd did not believe him. They felt that Luo Dan must have extraordinary strength and wisdom to have been able to escape from the ancient barrier. Moreover, his temperament and majesty were definitely not something that ordinary people could possess.

"Sir, please don't be so modest." A guard said with a smile, "You came here, have you also heard about the Shenzangtu? If you can help us find the Shenzangtu, we will be very lucky!"

Shenzangtu? Luo Dan was slightly moved when he heard this. He had indeed heard of this name. It was an ancient map that was said to hide endless treasures and secrets. Could it be that the reason why this group of people practiced so diligently was to find Shenzangtu?
"The map of the God's Treasure?" Luo Dan pretended to be puzzled and asked, "What is that?" Seeing this, everyone gathered around and began to explain to Luo Dan the origin and legend of the map of the God's Treasure. Their words were full of desire and yearning for the map of the God's Treasure, as if as long as they found the map, they would be able to gain endless power and wealth.

Luo Dan listened to their story quietly, thinking to himself. The Shenzangtu might really exist, but the secrets and dangers in it were beyond their imagination. However, since this group of people were so persistent in finding the Shenzangtu, he might as well go with the flow and see if he could find some useful clues from it.

"The Divine Treasure Map does sound like an incredible treasure." Luo Dan pretended to be interested and said, "If you are willing, I can help you find it. However, before that, I need to know some information about this world."

Everyone was overjoyed when they heard this. They had never thought that Luo Dan would be willing to help them find the Divine Map. This was undoubtedly their greatest luck. So, they began to introduce the situation of this world and the cultivation system to Luo Dan, hoping to help him integrate into this world faster.

In the following days, Luodan and the group of people embarked on a journey to find the map of the gods. They crossed steep mountains, crossed surging rivers, and went through dangerous forests. Along the way, Luodan not only saw the magnificence and magic of this world, but also made many like-minded friends.

However, as they explore further, they gradually discover the secrets and dangers hidden behind the Shenzang Map. It turns out that the Shenzang Map is not just a treasure map, it also hides a huge secret about the fate of the world. And this secret will push Luodan and this group of people to a broader stage...

Luo Dan had just arrived and wanted to be humble. He thought to himself that even though he was a very special person, he should not show off his power easily, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble. However, the sword energy in his body seemed to have its own will, and before he could speak, it had already conveyed a message to him directly.

"These monsters have always been like this." There was a hint of disdain in the sword energy, as if he knew the monsters' behavior very well. "If you are polite to them, not only will they not appreciate it, but they will become more arrogant. But if you show your strength, they will think you are very impressive and naturally bow down to you without any complaints."

Luo Dan was slightly stunned when he heard this. Although he knew that the strong preyed on the weak in World of Warcraft, he had never expected that the way of treating guests would be so simple and rough. In this case, he no longer hesitated and decided to follow the rules here.

He slowly stood up, his eyes were sharp as torches, scanning the surrounding monsters. His aura changed drastically in an instant, from being gentle and humble before, to being majestic and powerful.

"Tell your city lord to come out and see me!" Luo Dan's voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard by everyone. "Don't make me wait here too long. I don't have that much patience!"

As he finished speaking, he gently released a trace of his aura. Although the aura was weak, it was enough to make the surrounding monsters tremble, as if they felt the pressure from ancient times.

The monsters looked at each other in shock. They had never seen such a strong human being, and they had never expected that this seemingly ordinary human being could possess such terrible power.

At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps came from the back hall. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw the city lord hurriedly walking out with a look of panic on his face, as if he had just woken up from a nightmare.

"Sir, you are finally here!" The city lord walked quickly to Luo Dan and bowed respectfully, "I am sorry for not coming to greet you from afar. I hope you will forgive me."

Luo Dan glanced at the city lord calmly, sneering in his heart. He had already noticed that the city lord had been hiding in the back hall, and now that he finally showed up, he was no longer polite.

"Lord City Lord, you are so arrogant." Luo Dan's voice was full of sarcasm. "You made me wait here for so long, do you admit your guilt?"

Upon hearing this, the city lord's heart tightened, and he quickly explained: "Please calm down, sir. I really had important matters to attend to, so I was unable to greet you in time. I hope you will forgive me."

Luo Dan snorted and said nothing more. He knew that in this world where strength was respected, verbal threats were far less effective than displays of strength. So, he released a trace of aura again, allowing the city lord and the surrounding monsters to feel his power.

The city lord felt the breath and was horrified. He knew that although he was the city lord, he was as small as an ant in front of Luo Dan. He lowered his head and said respectfully, "Sir, I am willing to serve you. What do you want me to do?"

Luo Dan was secretly satisfied when he saw this. He knew that he had successfully intimidated the group of monsters, and now he could start asking about the Shenzangtu.

"My Lord City Lord, I heard that you have a map of the sacred treasure here. May I borrow it to have a look?" Luo Dan's voice was calm and majestic, as if he was asking about something very ordinary.

However, the city lord was embarrassed when he heard this. He knew the importance of the Shenzangtu and the consequences if it fell into the hands of outsiders. Therefore, he hesitated for a moment before slowly speaking: "Sir, the Shenzangtu is the most precious treasure of our demon beast clan and cannot be shown to others easily. I hope you can understand."

Luo Dan's heart sank when he heard this. He had expected the city lord to answer like this, but he didn't expect the other party to be so determined. However, he didn't intend to give up.

"Lord City Lord, I don't want to take your map of the sacred treasure." Luo Dan's voice was sincere. "I just want to borrow it to see if there are any clues I need. After reading it, I will return it to you."

Hearing this, the city lord pondered in his heart. He knew that Luo Dan was very powerful. If he refused forcefully, he might cause unnecessary trouble. So, he hesitated for a moment, then nodded slowly and said, "Okay, sir. I can take you to see the Shenzang Map, but you must promise to return it to us immediately after you have finished viewing it."

Luo Dan was delighted when he heard this. He knew that he had successfully convinced the city lord. Next, he only needed to follow the city lord to look at the Shenzang map, and perhaps he would be able to find the clues he wanted. (End of this chapter)